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46 F.A.T v. C.T.D -- rank: 580

... in awarding plaintiff visitation under the Grandparent Visitation Statute (GVS), N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1; and (2) the matter should be remanded for a plenary ... of visitation is in the best interests of the child.' N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(a). The GVS represents an infringement on the fundamental right ... the best interests of the child. A-5511-18 5 [N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b).] Rule 1:7-4(a) requires that trial judges ...

docket:	a5511-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-03-19
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	11533

47 S.W., v. D.H -- rank: 577

... S.H. and Z.H., under the Grandparents Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. We affirm. Defendant D.H. is the children's biological ... preponderance of the evidence her satisfaction of the factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2- 7.1 to justify grandparent visitation. On appeal, plaintiff argues the judge ... of visitation is in the best interests of the child.' N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(a). In deciding a grandparent visitation application, the trial court ... other factor relevant to the best interests of the child. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b).] In Moriarty v. Bradt, 177 N.J. 84, 116 ...

docket:	a2904-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-09-29
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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48 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. N.J. and D.R. -- rank: 572

... pursuant to the Grandparent and Sibling Visitation Statute (Visitation Statute), N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, post-adoption sibling visitation is to be evaluated in an ... exceptional circumstances did not warrant visitation under the Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. N.J. , supra , 412 N.J. Super. at 371-74 ... recognized this principle in its enactment of the Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, the purpose of which is to foster "intergenerational family relationships ... interests "based on the application of the statutory factors" in N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. Id. at 574 (citations omitted). It is, of course, "for ...

docket:	a3598-08
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-03-30
status:	Published
citation:	412 N.J. Super. 357 990 A.2d 712
Document Size:	25976

49 D.B. v. NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES -- rank: 572

... certif. denied , 77 N.J. 490 (1978), superseded by statute , N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, as recognized by New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services ... for permissive intervention if that discretion was abused. See ibid. N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 recognizes that the grandparents of a child may have rights ...

docket:	a4499-08
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-05-26
status:	Published
citation:
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50 D.B. v. NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES -- rank: 572

... certif. denied , 77 N.J. 490 (1978), superseded by statute , N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, as recognized by New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services ... for permissive intervention if that discretion was abused. See ibid. N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 recognizes that the grandparents of a child may have rights ...

docket:	a0869-09
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-05-26
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	34585

51 M.K. v. A.K. -- rank: 559

... L.K. pursuant to the Grandparent Visitation Statute (the "GVS"), N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, and orders thereafter entered by the court implementing the August ... the past, been a full-time caretaker for the child. [ N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1.] Following the decision of the United States Supreme Court in ...

docket:	a0629-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-04-10
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	44371

52 D.W. and J.W v. C.C. and B.W - -- rank: 551

... K.W. under the Grandparent and Sibling Visitation Statute (GSVS), N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. Grandparents claim the now-retired trial judge erred in its ... other factor relevant to the best interests of the child. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b).] A-3058-20 3 Lastly, the GSVS provides: 'With ... the past, been a full-time caretaker for the child.' N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(c). In the context of a grandparent's application under ...

docket:	a3058-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-07-27
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	10114

53 L.C. v. B.L. -- rank: 546

... claim for grandparent visitation under the Grandparent Visitation Statute (GVS), N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. Under the GVS, '[a] grandparent . . . of a child residing in ... of visitation is in the best interests of the child.' N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(a). The GVS represents an infringement on the fundamental right ... other factor relevant to the best interests of the child. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b).] In the certification submitted in support of their complaint ...

docket:	a0260-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-01-02
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	19305

54 L.S. v. F.S. -- rank: 538

... for grandparent visitation under the Grandparent Visitation Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, and pursuant to a written agreement between the children's ...

docket:	a2127-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-05-01
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	50424

55 PORTIA BRATCHER v. NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES -- rank: 533

... Family Part denying her request for grandparent visitation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 and custody of the minor children M.H. and K ... prior to the finalization of the adoption. In this regard, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 provides the framework for grandparent visitation when visitation is proven to be "in the best interests of the child." N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. See New Jersey Div. of Youth & Fam. Servs. v. S ...

docket:	a5924-06
court:	njappellate
decided:	2008-03-27
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	28443

56 M.C. v. J.U. -- rank: 531

... s best interests), certif. denied , 178 N.J. 34 (2003); N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(a) (stating that a party seeking grandparent visitation must prove ...

docket:	a3952-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-05-12
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	17291

57 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.S. -- rank: 528

... preserving sibling relationships), certif. denied , 179 N.J. 369 (2004); N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(a) (establishing visitation rights for grandparents and siblings); In re ...

docket:	a0627-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-02-19
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	26793

58 C.C. v. M.H. -- rank: 528

... for grandparent visitation under the Grandparent Visitation Act, (the Act), N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1.2 Defendants cross- appeal from the Family Part's May ...

docket:	a3900-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-01-11
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	39351

59 BALAKRISHNA SARAVANAN KESAVAN v. LAKSHMI LEKHA BALAKRISHNA SARAVANAN -- rank: 520

... original jurisdiction and resolve an 'as applied' constitutional challenge to N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 without ordering a plenary hearing on remand). The first public ...

docket:	a2338-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-08-18
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	32201

60 E.D. v. D.C. -- rank: 510

... the grandchild's best interests, applying the factors identified in N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b). After thoroughly applying the factors under Watkins and N ...

docket:	a3378-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-02-20
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	59608